Common drugs for gastritis include proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) like omeprazole, which reduce stomach acid, and H2 blockers like ranitidine. Antibiotics are prescribed if the gastritis is caused by a bacterial infection, such as H. pylori.

For patients with a lower BMI, gastric sleeve surgery can still be an option, but the outcomes and risks may differ from those with a higher BMI. Low-BMI patients often turn to the surgery to address health conditions like metabolic syndrome or diabetes rather than extreme obesity. Reviews from these patients often focus on the subtle, but significant, weight loss and the improvement in overall health. However, there are concerns that lower BMI patients might not experience the same dramatic results as those with... +More

The best weight loss clinics in the UK offer a combination of services, from medical weight-loss treatments like bariatric surgery and prescription medications to lifestyle programs involving diet, exercise, and behavioral therapy. These clinics often have multidisciplinary teams of specialists, including dietitians, doctors, and psychologists.

Answer: Mini Gastric Bypass patients generally lose a lot of weight very quickly. The average amount of weight loss after three months is one third of the patient's excess weight. Patients can lose up to 75%-85% of their excess weight within 1 year.

RNY (Roux-en-Y) gastric bypass and the gastric sleeve (sleeve gastrectomy) are two of the most common bariatric surgeries. While both procedures restrict the stomach’s size, the RNY bypass also reroutes part of the small intestine, reducing calorie absorption. The sleeve removes a large portion of the stomach without altering the intestines. The choice between the two depends on the patient’s health, goals, and surgeon recommendations.